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Congregation Ohab Zedek

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Ohab Zedek, sometimes abbreviated as OZ, is an Orthodox Jewish synagogue in Manhattan, New York City noted for its lively, youthful congregation. Founded in 1873, it moved to its current location on West 95th Street in 1926. The current clergy are: Rabbi Allen Schwartz, Senior Rabbi and Rabbi Jack Varon, assistant Rabbi.

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Congregation Ohab Zedek
West 95th Street, New York Manhattan

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West 95th Street 112
10025 New York, Manhattan
New York, United States
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